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Jackson Tennessee Police Department
Monday March 17th, 2025 :: 08:39 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 07:00PM Tuesday

...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee... South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson For the South Fork Forked Deer River...including Jackson, Halls... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson.

* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 34.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 34.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 34.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, TN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.

Address/Location
Jackson Tennessee Police Department
234 Institute St
Jackson, TN 38301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-425-8400

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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